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Public Services Level 2 Extended Certificate at Heart of Worcestershire College

Course description

Would you love to work for the Police or save lives as a Fireman? Are you a natural leader? Are you self-motivated? A course in Public services could be the perfect choice for you!

The aim of the course is to prepare students for a career in a uniformed or non-uniformed public sector e.g. Police, Fire, Ambulance, Prison, Armed Forces, Customs & Excise, or Local Authority. This is also excellent preparation for progression to the Extended
Diploma in Public Services, Level 3. The course relies heavily on the ethos and ethics of all public services; teamwork, leadership, commitment, self-discipline, dedication and reliability. As students are being prepared for a career in a disciplined service
they will be expected to wear the specified uniform.

The programme of study is designed to give young people a realistic insight into the work of all these career paths. Students will study a variety of course specific topics these include; The Role and Work of the Public Services, Crime & its Effects on Society,
Adventurous Activities, Health, Fitness and Lifestyle, and Preparing to Respond to Emergency Incidents. Alongside this students will continue to develop their English and maths skills and will be expected to undertake a minimum of 30 hours’ work experience
or voluntary work.

Students will learn through academic classroom based lessons, practical activities such as sports, role-plays and presentations and through outdoor activity residentials (hiking, camping and abseiling). The ability to carry out independent research, write/type
up assignments in their own time, and meeting deadlines are crucial qualities for every student.

Entry requirements

Students must possess at least 4 GCSEs at grade D (to include English and maths). Alternatively, students can progress to the Level 2 Diploma by completing
a relevant Level 1 qualification together with English and maths at Level 1.

Future opportunities

The skills gained will lead to many careers in all areas of military and emergency services both as civilian support staff or ‘frontline’ officers. The
skills of problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, decision making and resilience are also transferable to many other careers.

Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress to a Level 3 qualification such as the Extended Diploma in Public Services, Level 3 (subject
to a successful interview).

How to apply

If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact Heart of Worcestershire College directly.

Always dreamed of being on stage? Look no further, our Performing Arts department boasts a professionally equipped theatre in St. Andrews' building with a state-of-the-art computerised lighting system, sound systems and multiple stages and seating positioning, giving you a platform to showcase your talent. As a Performing Arts student you will have the chance to participate in a variety of productions throughout the year.

The View

Feeling peckish? The View is a place for you to grab a coffee, stop for a light snack or sit down for a full meal. It boasts a vast and ever-changing menu of freshly prepared snacks, meals, soups and cakes made by our Chefs and catering students. Looking out over the River Severn, The View is the place in college to meet friends over coffee, relax with a book over cake, or sit down for some enjoyable, wholesome, home-cooked food without any of the effort of cooking or preparing it yourself.

Starbucks

Make time for a milky latte and visit our Starbucks counter in The View. We have the only one in Worcester City Centre! So come sit back, warm up and relax with a cappuccino, or even grab a berry frappe to go!

Nursery

Our nurseries provide a happy, secure and stimulating place where learning through play is purposeful and fun! Our bright and spacious nurseries offer a wide range of flexible childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. The nurseries are recognised as 'outstanding' by Ofsted who also praised the training received by staff, and the atmosphere that the children enjoy.

St Dunstan's

St Dunstan's is a state-of-the-art building dedicated to our creative arts and hair and beauty provision in Worcester. Short-listed for the prestigious AJ Retrofit Awards, this modern building is home to our hair and beauty salon, art and design studios and coffee shop making it the perfect place for students to explore their creative side. Our hair and beauty salon, Fountains is open to members of the public.